Why Live in Historic Holliday Park
Historic Holliday Park in Topeka features homes primarily built between the 1910s and 1920s, including Craftsman-style bungalows, two-story cottages, and larger Queen Anne houses. These homes, situated on approximately 0.13-acre lots with detached garages accessed via back alleyways, range from 900 to 2,000 square feet. Many properties require repairs, though renovated homes are available. The neighborhood's focal point is Holliday Park, a triangular green space with tall trees, a red-brick walkway, playground, and benches, including a swinging bench for parents. The park also features a historic water fountain and a monument dedicated to Topeka's co-founder. Dining options include Jong's Thai Kitchen within a historic mixed-use building, and downtown eateries like Hanover Pancake House and Iron Rail Brewing. For shopping, residents typically drive 5 miles west to Wanamaker Road's big box stores, though a Walgreen's, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Dillons are closer. Public transportation is accessible via Topeka Metro bus stops along Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest Topeka Boulevard, with Interstate 70 providing a route to Kansas City, 65 miles east. Topeka Regional Airport is 8 miles south, but commercial flights are available 73 miles away at Kansas City International Airport. The neighborhood schools include Meadows Elementary, Lowman Hill Elementary, Randolph Elementary, Robinson Middle School, and Topeka High School, which features notable Gothic-style architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Historic Holliday Park a good place to live?
Historic Holliday Park is a good place to live. Historic Holliday Park is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Historic Holliday Park has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.1 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $32,548 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 25.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Historic Holliday Park are renters, with 67.9% of residents renting and 32.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Historic Holliday Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Historic Holliday Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Historic Holliday Park?
The median home price in Historic Holliday Park is $155,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $31,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $770 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $33K a year to afford the median home price in Historic Holliday Park. The average household income in Historic Holliday Park is $33K.
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Home Trends in Historic Holliday Park, KS
On average, homes in Historic Holliday Park, Topeka sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Historic Holliday Park, Topeka over the last 12 months is $99,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$99,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$146,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$155,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%